SHAMROCK FIFTH FAILS BY ALMOST THREE MINUTES.
HOLDS ON TENACIOUSLY TO HEELS OF DEFENDER.
ENTERPRISE CRAWLS OVER THE LINE.
[RIVIER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
NEWPORT (R.1.), Sept. 13, The Enterprise, of America, beat
the Shamrock V., of Great Britain: in the first race for the America
Cup.
The yacht winping four out of seven races wins the Cup,
The times were:--
Enterprise
Hrs. Mins. Secs.
4: 9 30
ི་ལམ་
Shamrock V.
30
"Americans' Fervent Hope That
Enterprise Would Lose.
NEWPORT (R.L.), Sept. 14.. The defeat of Shamrock V. in
NEWPORT, Sept 13. Though Americans are confident that the Enterprise is the better loat, it may be said that the entire heart of Amerien gore out in best wishes to Sir Thomas Lipton for hi, success in a final attempt to lift the America Cup.
Betting Even Money. There is less betting on the race than in previous contests, and odd, have now changed from 3 to 2 in favour of the Enterprise to
avens..
Contest Between Old and Now. It in a contest of old versus new, with the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1930.
TWO YEARS' TARIFF CITY OF TACOMA'S
PACIFIC FLIGHT.
TRUCE.
BRITISH DECISION TO RATIFYTM CONVENTION.
(THROUGH MEDTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Sept. 13.
At the League Assembly to-day Mr. William Graham, President of the Board of Trade, announced that Great Britain would ratify the Tariff Trace. He hoped it would be by the Autumn, or at the latest early in 1831.
FRANCO - ITALIAN “CONVERSATIONS.”-
EIGHTY MILES AN HOUR IN "SECOND COLONIAL POWER
IN THE WORLD.”.
DENSE FOGS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S. AGENCY. }
TOKYO, Sept 13.
(THROUGH REUTER'S ACKROY.]
PARIS, Sept. 13.
GERMANY'S FUTURE SHANTUNG LEADERS
FOR PEACE.
GOVERNMENT.
ELECTIONS · TO DECIDE FATE OF CONSTITUTION.
[THROUGH`REUTERʼN ADENOT.]
BERLIN, Sept. 13, Apropos the Franco-Italian naval Between 8 am, and 5 p.m. on "conversations," in continuation Sunday the German electorate will
STARTLING RUMOURS FROM PEIPING.
(THROUGH RIUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEIFING, Sept., 13.
Many reports have been current here for some time, and are gain-
A message from Sambongi, ia Aomori prefecture, states that Mr. Harold Bromley, American aviator, of the London Conference, it is tackle the task of eliminating, bying more credence, that the Shan. proportional representation tung Generals intend shortly to and his partner, Mr. Harold Getty, noteworthy that J. Dumesnil, the have announced their intention to Minister of Marine, in the course system, 4,500 candidates out of 5,000 make a declaration in favour of
600 seats in hop off on Sunday at dawn from of an interview, lays stress on contesting
improvised airfield on Samishiro France's position as the "second colonial Power in the world," and beach, north-cast of Eurumaki,
They are attempting a non-stop her need for sufficient naval forces trans-Pacific fight, their destinato defend her overseas possessions,
A concrete proposal was being considered, which would lead to tariff reductions, and he urged that negotiations be begun as sodintion being Tacoma. as possible.
"
Mr. Graham further pointed out that all countries would wish to wooden-hulled see practical, results in tariff reduc-
Flawless Take-off,
NAGABAXI, Sept. 14.
A message from Sambongi states. that Harold Bromley and. Harold
and also her own coast
M. Dumesnil said he energetic ally upheld this thesis at the London Conference. Things had changed since then, and our right
is impregnable**
Reichstag.
the
Poll Likely to be the Heaviest or
Record...
The man in the street here bas long ceased trying to master the intricate political system which has resulted in the formation of partice, but he realises that
stage economically, therefore some- thing must be done. Hence the poll is likely to be the heaviest on record..
peace thus practically making Shantung a"nestral zone, or buffer State,
These Generals are said to in clude Han Fu Chi, Ma Hung Kwel, Shih Yu San and Chen Tiao Yuan, They would do no more fighting and Shansi, would thus be freed of the menace on the Hopei border, and would be enabled to
send
the first race for the America Cup shamrock V., embodying all the tions, before they bound themselves Getty in the City of Tacoma have is incontestable and our position Germany has reached crities troops to the Lunghai and Peiping-
is regretted throughout the coun- try.
Never in the history of interna- tional sport in America was there such a fervent hope that the United States would lose the race.
* Official Timex.
Enterprise..... Shamrock V......
LATER.
In announcing that Great
sand runway after a run of 1,700 metres, and turned to the north- eastward in the direction of Cape Erimo.
Latest Reported Position.
TOKYO, Sept. 14.
FRENCH NAVAL FORCES
ideas in yacht building, relying for further periods.
started on their trans-Pacific flight" Their, take-off was flawless, and solely upon man-power; and, on
the big vermilion monoplane City the other hand, the metal-sheathed Enterprise full of mechanical Britain would ratify the Tariff of Tacoma rose from the packed
IN FAR EAST. devices, the working of which Truce on November 1 next, Mr. occupy most of the crew below. Graham urged all parties to the
MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN Nevertheless, the Shamrock V., convention to ratify by that dato,
AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. Hrs. Mins. Sect. like the Enterprise. is an unknown since almost immediately after
4 3 48
quantity." Her crew insist that wards the contracting parties could
[THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.] ' B 40
she prefers light airs, but she made meet to determine whether suffici Fog Delays Start.
most favourable impression, asent ratifications had been obtained.
PARIS, Sept. 13. The morning of the day fixed for did the Enterprise, in a fresh breeze It would be regrettable if the
The Asahi says it learns that
M. Dumesnil, Minister of Marine, were insufficient to the City of Tacoma was off Lopatin an article in Le Journal, out the Srst race for the America Cup | during the final workout yesterday. ratifications
ka, Kamchatka, at 4 o'clock (Japan lines the measures being taken to broke grey and "overcast with a
enforce the convention, he added.
strengthen and improve the effici- very light breeze. Fog descended
The Daily Press of March time).
However, the Government wire-ency of the French Naval Forces in
the Far East. later, which delayed the start 45
17 published a Reuter's telegram
He has appointed Vice-Admiral dated Genova, March 14, which less station at Ochiishi reported stated:-After discussions lasting that the monoplane's position at Herr to the command, and is build- service in Far Eastern waters. little short of a month; the Inter-3 o'clock (Japan time) was aorth-g vessels, specially designed for national Tariff Truce Confereast of Urup Island, and that the Many of them will be able to ence is moving towards a com- machine was making 90 miles an navigate rivers. promise, thanks to the decision hour in dease logs. of Mr. William Graham, the Pre- sident of the Board of Trade, to accept a French proposal submitted as an alternative to Mr. Graham's plan for & two years' truce starting from October 1.
minutes.
Course Surrounded by all Kinds of
Craft.
The course, which was policed by ships and aeroplanes of the United States Navy, was surrounded by vessels of all sizes, from the small- est yacht to ocean liners.
Enterprise Grosses Line First:
After an hour's delay, the race started at 19.55, the Enterprise crossing the line slightly ahead and increasing her lead to several lengths in the first half-hour, after, which the Shamrock V, drew up until the yachts were almost bow to "bow.
The American yacht's sails drew better, which enabled her to again lead slightly after an hour's sailing. The Shamrock V. continued on the starboard tack, but she had not improved her position by 2.15, though she was holding on with bull dog tenacity to the heels of the Enterprise.
Wind Suits Defender.
The wind had now increased to eight miles an hour velocity, which seemed to suit the Enterprise bet ter than the Shamrock V.
Ahead.
Weather Forecast.
The official weather forecast for
ro-day is cloudy with rain, and winds increasing during the day. Experts believe this will favour the challenger, as the first race is of fifteen miles to windward, and fifteen to leeward, "and Shamrock V. is regarded as the faster before the wind.
Enterprise Shipper's Message to. Britain.
"
NEWPORT, Sept. 12. the yacht Enterprise, which is to Mr. Vanderbilt, the skipper of defend the America's Cup, has issued the following message to Britain.
"It seems fitting on the eve of the international yacht races to state that the crews of both yachts arg tuned to the highest pitch and are ready "for the starting gun. The friendliest relations exist between us, and our adversaries the finest
sportemen
чте
are
we know. We looking forward to a close, keer. and hard-fought series of races.”
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE. Fifth Attempt by Sir T. Lipton.
Ruay, Sept. 12. Enormous interest is being taken on both sides of the Atlantic in to-morrow's event of Rhode Island when the first of the series
Sir
AIRSHIP GRAF ZEPPELIN, FIRED AT.
Young officers are being appoint. ed wherever possible.
FRENCH TROOPS IN THE SAAR BASIN,
The French delegate proposed the continuation of the existing com- LATVIA ASKED TO EXPLAIN EVACUATION FAVOURED BY
mercial treaties for one year, with the proviso that no new barriers should be erected within that period unless it was unavoidable and after an opportunity had been given for negotiations.
THE REASON.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
..
BERLIN, Sept. 13. The Latvian Government has
Mr. Graham "assented to the pro- posal as the minimum which would satisfy him at the present time, and he recommended that it be applied been requested to explain why and by whom shots were fired at the in a liberal spirit.
Twenty-six European countries airship Graf Zeppelin when pass are represented at the Conference, Japan is also representd, while the ing over Latvia this week in the Government of the United States course of a fight to Moscow and while not participating, sent an back. observer,
"Additional Detalled Features.
RUGBY, Sept. 13. The weather outlook for the
of races for the America Cup America Cup race at Newport
LATER.
The Government is in a quan. dary concerning the shots fired at the airship Graf Zeppelin, as Ras
sia and Latvia both deny that the their
airship was fired at over respective territory.
will take place between Hallway Enterprise Three Seconds Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock tain.
(Rhode Island) to-day was uncer
Reuter's correspondent at Riga the Fifth, and the Enterprise, the
The forecast was for rain and The Enterprise rounded the half-yacht selected by America to defenit
east winds early and possibly inter-adds that the Latvian frontier way mark at 3,02, and the Sham-the trophy. rock V. followed at 3.05.
Sir Thomas Lipton is new so sifying later, when the effects of a guards in the district of Dagda years old, and this will be his fifth general disturbance caused by heard shots when the airship was
hurricane moving up the Atlantic over. Russi attempt to regain for England the
const may be experienced. cup which went to America 70 years
The ownership of the trophy will go.
be decided by the winning of four If conditions Revised Rules Govern' Races,
out of seven races. The rules under which previous permit, these will be held on fol contests have taken place in lowing days, excepting Sunday, American waters have somewhat but each skipper can claim a day's handicapped
challengers rest between the races.
"Shamrock Turns Bext." Mr. Vanderbilt had difficulty in bringing the Enterprise round the mark. Shamrock Y., on the other hand, turned beautifully and gained considerably, but she sailed to close to the wind. Defender Leads by Almost Thousand Yards,
›
At 4 o'clock the Enterprise led by 000 yards.
With the increased wind, the Enterprise further increased her lead, and when five miles from the finish it was estimated that she was making ten knots."
earlier
which have crossed, the Atlantic, The starting line is nine milee, but those governing the present south-cast of Brenton Reef Light- series of races have been revised ship, off Newport. This course was in a thoroughly sporting spirit, chosen in the hope of obtaining and Sir Thomas feels he has now more constant winds than off Sands better chance of success than ever Hook, where the previous contests
were held. before. He is now in his steam
Each boat carries a crew of about yacht Erin at Newport, Rhode Island, and is one of the most 20, and their proportions are ex popular men in America, where his ceptionally close in spite of the The Shamrock was slightly to
sportsmanship and perseverance differences of design." windward, but this gave her no have earned him affectionate ro
The Shamrock V.'s .displacement is 123 tons, her overall length advantage, as she was too far
gard.
feet 10 inches, her mast 162 feet, and her sail spread 7,524 feet.
astern.
# .
Only a Miracle Could Prevent American Victory.
Breeze Weakens at Finish,
Conditions of the Races." The conditiong of the series of races provide they take place over a 30-mile course.. On the first, As the finishing line loomed up third, fifth and seventh days the through the September haze, the Shamrock V. was so far behind that, yachts auil 15 miles to either wind only a miracle could prevent anard or leeward, and in the return direction according to the wind. American victory.
On the intervening days the yachts will race over a triangular course. The yachts start level and there The spectators' vessels crowded, a five and a half hours time round at the finish, but the yachts limit. were too far apart to provide a Experts are divided as to the thrill. The breeze weakened again, chances of the rival craft, both of until the competitors were almost which have given great satisfaction stationary the Enterprise crawling on trials, but the general opinion over the line mios, and 10 secs. that Shamrock may prove the abead.
apeedier of the two before the wind Incidents After Race,
and the Enterprise sailing up the wind
...
The Enterprise has 1983 tons' displacement, her mast is 168 feet high, and her sail spread is 7,510 feet. In outfit and gear Shamrock V. follows conventional lines, and her sails are man-handled, except for one winch for the main halyard.
DUTCH AIR PILOTS' STRIKE. DUTIES TO BE RESUMED ON
"OLD" CONDITIONS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}
THE HACE, Sept. 13. The air pilots' strike has ended and work is resuming on Monday on sion will elaborate a new scheme the old conditions, but a Commis for protecting the rights and status of the pilots
CHINA BUYS TEN MOTH
'PLANES
FOR USE ON RIVER AT- SHANGHAI,
(THROUGH REUTER'A "AGENCE.]"
LONDON, Sept. 19.. An aircraft company has obtained orders for 100 Moth planes at a coat of £70,000.
The Enterprise, however, is called a "clockwork" beat by reason of the innumerable mechanical con
Of the total, 83are for the trivances the contains. All ropes British Air Force while 19 others and wires are taken below deck, are destined for China. gauges record the exact strains on For of the planes for China will all wires at her duralumin mast, be equipped with interchangeable which is only 18 inches in diameter Boat undercarriages so that they at its thickest part, and is nearly can be used as seaplanes on the aton lighter than Shamrock Vs river at Shanghai. mast of hollow wood..
The syndicate of millionaire owners of the Enterprise have
COMTE DE HAINAUT. In the scramble homewards after
Mr. Heard will be at Shamrock's equipped her regardless of expense, the Cup race, Sir Thomas Lipton's wheel to-morrow, and Mr. Harold and her mast alone is stated to
(THROUGH REDTER'S AGENCY.] steam yacht Erin collided with a Vanderbilt, one of a syndicate of have cost £8,000. smaller yacht, which was badly American sportsmen who own the The friendliest feeling exists be
BUTESELS, Sept. 13. scraped and slightly damaged. No Enterprise, will be the defender's tween the contestants, and on this
In connection with the birth of was injured, and both vessels helmsman. Having undergone a occasion, for the first time in the continued on their way
final overhaul, both craft lay in history of the race, the designers of the heir presumptive, Prince Eau An excursionsteamer carrying 800 Newport roads to-day admired the two yachts have not kept douin, a decree states that the passengers struck coastguard from a stance by hundreds of secret their drawings and plans, but eldest son of the Duke of Brabant have examined and discussed them (Crown Prines) will henceforth be boat, which sprang aient.
together.
known as the Comte de Hainaut⠀⠀⠀ case also no-one was injur
In this other cräftel
(Continued on next Column.)
LEAGUE.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, Sept. 12. The Courcil of the League has passed a resolution in favour of the evacuation of the French troops protecting the railways in Saar territory within a maximum period of three months.
The question of evacuation bas been a matter of keen Franco German controversy.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SZAVICE.]
RUGBY, Sept: 12.
At Geneva this afternoon, the League of Nations Council adopted an agreement reached during pri- vate conversations between Dr. Curtius, the German Foreign Minister, and Briand, the French Foreign Minister, whereby within three months the last French soldier will have been withdrawa from Germany.
The Council, which was dealing with the problem of the protection of freedom of transport and transit of the Saar Railways, decided, to abolish the force protecting the railways, as well as the Railway Committee The abolition of the force is to take effect within three
months.
DR. WANG INTERVIEWED.
STATEMENT TO PRESS REPRESENTATIVES.
(Wah Tez Tat Paoi)
NANKING, Sept. 14.
Foreign Affairs Only a Minute Issue. Though the National Socialists made much capital out of denoune. ing the Young Plan, foreign affair, are only a very minute issue of the elections, which many think will decide the fate of the present con-
stitution, and result possibly in a reactionary Fascist Government, or Dictatorship; or even the restora tion of the Monarchy.
The 24 parties may roughly be boiled down to four, namely, the Centre (Catbolics), the Social National Socialists (Fascists), the Democrats and the Communists.
It is generally estimated that the Centre will lose heavily to the Fascists, and the Social Democrats. to the Communists, with the pro- bability that by strengthening these riolent opposites the new Reichstag will prove even more abortive than the last composition, which included 152 Socialiste, 54 Communists, 61 Centre, 17 Bavarian People's Party.
Thirty-Ave Million Voters.
.--LATER. At least 35,000,000 "Germans are expected to vote in to-morrow's general elections.
The candidates now total 6,475 male and 673 female for 510 seats, which is 800 more aspirants than in the 1928 elections, at which 28 women were returned.
Hankow Railway fronts..
Han Fu Chu, Ma Hung Kwei and Shih Yu San have been sworn friends for a long time, and always. were considered "grey Generals.".
Ma. Hung Kwei's hands are tied this year owing to his father being virtually a hostage in Nanking, but recent Ma Fu Hsiang left Naoking for the front on a ples of visiting Chiang Kai Shek. He is now stated to be safe "in his son's
camp.
Shih Yu San is a native of Kirin' and has received considerable sup
plies this year 'trou Chang Heuch Liang, and is under his influence..
By taking this step these Gen- erals would all come under the hegemony of Mukden, thus greatly strengthening Chang Haueh Liang, who would thus practically control Shantung and possibly Anhui as well
SEVERE FIGHTING IN NORTH.
NANKING TROOPS ADVANCE.
to
There has been serious fighting along the Peiping-Hankow.' Rail-- way, Narking troops are advancing in three directions
Cattack Chengchow, Kaifeng and Loyang, the strongholds of the Kuominchan forces. Yang Fu Chen'strospe Moderation v. Extremism. ·
Have arrived at Peb Shi Chen, ̈ ̈ The battle is between moderation and extremism, namely, the Middle some 75 li from Loyang, which city parties, which support the present is defended by Sung Chih Yuan. Bruening Government, against the. It is reported that Tengfeng and Right Extremists for National
Lusban have fallen into the bands. Socialista), led by General von Hitler, and the Communists. Both of the Nanking, troops. The Kuc- of these parties expect to increase minchan forces at Kaleng are their representation, but the once powerful National party is likely to erecting elaborate defensive works.
The Cantonese division under sustain losses.
General Taoi Ting Kai has been
Political Deadlock Expected.
All indications are that the elec-rushed to the Peiping-Hankow tions will produce a political dead- Railway front.
While severe fighting is raging lock, as the Middle parties are not likely to muster suficient strength on this sector, everything appears to form a coalition Government.
quiet on the other fronts: Herr Bruening may, however, en- deavour to obtain Socialist sup. Sharsi troops. on the Tientsin
at least benevolent Pukow Railway have abandoned port, or neutrality.
The campaign passed off pretty quietly.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS'. COUNCIL.
The
Lokow and retreated to Pingyuer. The bulk of the Nanking troops have crossed the Yellow Biver in pursuit,
Yen Hsi Shan, who recently ar rived at Tehchow, held a military
INA'S PROSPECT OF NON conference, when it was decided to
PERMANENT SEAT,
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
In the course of an interview
GENEVA, Sopt. 13. with. Prens representatives, Dr. C.
China is again this year compot T. Wang, the Minister of Foreigning for a nos-permanent seat on Affairs, made the following state the League of Nations Council, the ment:-:
election for which is to be held on Tuesday next.
Rendition of Weihaiwel," Preparations are under way to take over. Weihaiwei, pending the decision of the British Govern- ment.
Boxer Indemnity.
the Boxer Indemnity, Begarding discussion is now proceeding. Rendition of British Concession at Amoy.
Measures have been decided upon. relative to the rendition of the British Concession at Amoy. The rendition will be similar to that of the British Concession at Chin king.
Brith Extrality Counter- Proposals,
It is very doubtful, however, whether she will succeed.
launch a counter-offensive.
Mukden Deliberates. According to a Mukden tele graphic dispatch, Chang Huch Liang is calling a conference, pre- sumably to decide what action Manchuria will take regarding the was situation in China Proper.
It is generally expected that the With the exception of General three vacant mate will be filled by Tang Yu Lin, all leading military the Irish Tree State, one Sauth officials of the Three Eastern Pro- American country, and one Scan- vinces have arrived at Mukden to
dinavian nation."
Contral Goverment's Recognition
sidering whether China will recog Wei and some others, though in nize
the new Governments of Argentina and Peru, Weihaiwel Readition Unconditional
LATER, The proceedings of the rendition
be present at the conference. It is understood that the senior leaders, including Chang Teo Hsiang, are of Argentina and Peru. still insisting on a “handsoff” The Central Government is con- policy. Wan Fu Lin, Chang King
sympathy with the Feiping régime, are of the opinion that it is not yet opportune to intervene.
Regarding the attempted assas ination of Yen Hsi Shan at Teh chow, it is understood that the is considering the counter-proposals of Weihaiwei have been fired. If act was committed by one of Yen's of the British Government with has been decided that Weihaiwe bodyguards, who is said to have
will be taken over unconditionally been bought over." by Nanking, regard to the extrality issue.
on the same lines as the rendition
A Peiping telegram says that it French Kinister's Visit to Hanking, of the British Concession at Chin-in reported from a foreign source
The French Minister, who is kiang
that Han Fu Chu, Ma Hung Kwei and some other generals, in Shan expected taking by the end Mr. Lenox Simpson. of the current month, will present The British Minister has nothing his credentials if Chiang Kai Shek to express tegarding China's retnog independent shortly. They returns to Nanking by that time quest for the punishment of Mr. will issue a circular telegram ap- (Continued at foot of next column Lenox Simpson.
pealing for peace.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
tung are expected to declare Shan