A
COLLISION IN TOKYO WELFARE OF NATION
.BAY.
LINER ARABIA MARU IN SINKING CONDITION.
(Tinovan BETTER'S AGENCY.)
Toxo, Feb. 1.
A collision occurred this after- noon at the entrance to Tokyo Bay between the passenger liner Arabia Maru and the freighter Takao Maru.
The Arabia Moru, which was re- turning from Vancouver, was badly damaged and reduced to a sinking condition.
·
All the Arabia Maru's passengers and crew are safe, having been transferred to the Takao Maru.
KWANGSI-NANKING
CONFERENCE.
DEFENCE FORCE.
NOTORIOUS OUTLAWS BESIEGE CHENGKU.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Perxo, Jan, 31.
Chinese reports received in Pei- of ping' describe the netivities Marahal Wu Pei Fu and certain other Szechuan Generals, who call themselves "The Frontier Defence Force for the Welfare of the Nation."
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 2, 1931.
BANDITS - ABDUCT TWO EUROPEANS.
REPORTED IN GOOD HEALTH AND SPIRITS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEIFING, Jan, 31.
It is definitely learned that ban- dits have enrried Messrs. Nelson and Tvedt to Hwangshikang, near the Hupeh-Anhui border.
Mr. Nelson, who is a British Government official, and Mr. Tvedt, both went into the heart of the
ROUSE SENTENCED | AIMEE MCPHERSON. SHANGHAI-CANTON-
TO DEATH.
THE BLAZING CAR CASE,
MURDER OF UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Jan. 31.
LEAVES HONOLULU FOR SHANGHAI,
YREUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]
MANILA-FLIGHT.
MECHANICS ACHIEVE UNEXPECTED SUCCESS.
[TunovGH REUTER'S 'AOENCY.)
FOOCHOW, Jan, 31,
MR. W. CHURCHILL'S WH
INDIAN CAMPAIGN.
LIFE OF BRITISH EMPIRE INVOLVED.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.1
LONDON, Jan, 30.
TO
NEW YORK, Jan. 31.- The evangelist. Mrs. Aimee Mc- Pherson and her daughter, Roberta,
The mechanics who are repairing- Beginning his campaign left for Shanghai. from Honolulu | Mr. G. W. Brophy's goroplane have | Savo India," Mr. Winston Inst evening on board the steamer achieved unexpected success, and Churchill, in a speech at Man-
The sensational "blazing meter-President Wilson. ear" murder trial at the Northamp ton Assizes, ended in the prisoner, Alfred Arthur Rouse, being found guilty and sentenced to death.
Rouse was charged with murder-
were discovered in the burnt wreck. motor-car on age of Rouse's
The remains were November nover identified.
They are nileged to have recruit.bandit-infested country in Noveming an unknown man whose remains ed large numbers of notorious ber last year in order to negotiate bandits and entered Shonai as well with the bandits for the release of ny Kansu province.
a number of missionaries, including. the late Miss Nettleton und ber companion.
They claim to be under Biarshal Yu Pei Fu's instructions.
These bandit forces are reported to have occupied several districts near Hanchung and are said to be bosinging Chengku.
The people of Hanchung have
SETTLEMENT RESOLUTION | sent out a "circular telegram" in
DEFINITELY ADOPTED.
(Wah Tsz Fat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, Feb. 1.
A report from Nanking states that a definite decision in settling the situation in Kwangsi was taken at a full conference held last even- ing at Marshal Chiang Kai Shek's the private residence between Nanking leaders and the Kwangsi representatives. Those of the Nan- king sido included Marshal Chinng Kai Shek, Messrs. Hu Ilan Min, Sun Fo, Ho Ying Ching, Wang Chung Hui and General Chen Taxi Tong and the Kwangsi. repre- sentatives were General Wong Shao Hung, Mr. Wu Ting Yang and Mr, 3n Sao Chun
The resolution adopted included the following points
(1) That during the transition period the Central Government should appoint General Wang Shao Hung as Rehabilitation Commis. sioner of Kwangsi.
(2) The reorganisation of the Kwangsi Government to be com pleted within a month with General Wang Shao Hung or, Mr. Wu Ting Yang no Chairman of the new Pro- vincial Government.
(3) All Cantonese armies now stationed in Kwangsi to he ordered
to withdraw to Kwangtung.
(4) The Central Government's orders for the arrest of all Kwangsi rebels to be withdrawn.
which they implore the National Government for assistance,
ROYAL SOUTH AMERICA TOUR.
BRITISH WARSHIPS'
PROGRAMME.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, Jan. 31.
The official programme for H.M.S. Engle and Achates, which leave Gibraltar to-day on their visit to South American waters and the British Exhibition at Buenos Aires, will be:-At St. Vincent un Febru ary 6, Bahin from February 14 to 16, Bahia Blanca, February 25 to March 8, Buenos Aires March 10 to 31, Mar del Plata, April 1 to 3, Rio de Janeiro April 8 to 15, St. Vin sent April 25 to 20, and Gibraltar May 9 to 6.
BRITISH GOVT.'S
LIFE.
CONSERVATIVES UNABLE TO FORCE AN ELECTION.
[DRITISH WIRELESS, BERVICE.]
(5) Military and administrative expenditures of Kwange to be inet from the Kwangsi Treasury and tion in a any deficit in this connection to be made up by the Central Govern- inent Treasury.
RUGBY, Jan. 31. Referring to the political aitun. speech at Watford last night, the Prime Minister declared the Government would not go out of office until defented on what of censure. amounted to a vote
FOREIGN DUMPING The Conservative Party were try
IN CHINA.
PREVENTÍVE. ACT APPROVED BY NANKING.
(Wah Taz Yat Pao.)
NANKING, Feb. 1.
The Legislative Yuan of the Nan- king Government yesterday ap proved a resolution to check the dumping of foreign goods on China's markets Gy imposing a special tax on them.
ing to effect a combination with the Liberals to turn the Govern. ment out, but they could not draft a vote of censure on unemployment which would enable them to take the Liberals with them.
Ile predicted that the Conserva- tives would not be able to force an election during the current year.
BRITISH TRADE MISSION TO EGYPT.
The definition of "dumping goods" may be governed by the QUARTETTE OF AUTHORITIES
following:
(1) Those goods which are simi lar to those of native make and are exported to China in a dump. ing process.
(2) Thorogoods which when sold in China command a cheaper price than those sold in the market of the country of origin.
DEPART.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
They were not allowed to return. Both are reported to be in good health and spirits.
COURT MARTIAL OF GENERAL BUTLER.
HISTORY OF THE CASE.
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Rouso, in a statement alleged to have been made to the police, saya ho gave the deceased man lift, He stopped to fill up with, petrol, and while he was absent a few minutes down the road he saw the car burat into flames.
than
cne
"
Aimeo is using the proudonym Mrs. Poate."
The witness said that the diree- tion of the wind would account for the fact that the front off-side tire was not damaged. He thought that there was a lot of petrol in the tank when the fire started. In his driy ing experience he had nover known a petrol union to become loose. Mr. Finnemore asked him whether ho would be prepared to accept the word of a garage man, who sug gested that it frequently, happened through vibration over bad roads.
The witness. It would still sur
The proscention contended that Rouse is paying court to more woman and wished tu disappear. They have ad- prise me.
that vanced
he the theory
the remains of the passenger would be mistaken for his own.
DEFENCE BY OLD COMRADE get the car slight hoping that
IN CHINA.
[REOTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.
.
Tho Navy Department is eher getically pushing on preparations for General Butler's court-martial, which will be comprised of five to 13 senior naval officers.
General Butler has asked his old comrade, Major Heary Leonard, who is now a prominent lawyer in Washington, to defend him.
Major. Leonard. saved General Butler's life at Tientsin during the
Boxer troubles.
[General Smedley Darlington Butler was born at West Chester, Pennsylvania, in July, 1991, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1999. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1910, having served as Commander of the U.S. Marines vamp at Brest, France, during the European War. He was promoted full Brigadier-General in 1821, and in 1924 served for a year as Diroc. tor of the Department of Safety in Philadelphia, For his services during the War, he was decorated with the Distinguished Services Medal.}
GANDHI'S "OPEN MIND."
“ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL”.
CONDITIONS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Jan. 30. The Daily Herald gives promin- ence to a cable from Gandhi stat ing" On the face of it the Prime Minister's statement at the conclusion of the Round Table Con. ference would appear to be wholly inadequate, but in common with the majority of the members of Congress I have absolutely open mind, and I have suspended judg. ment at the urgent request of Sir Srinivasi. Sastri, Sir Tej Sapru and Mr. Jayakar Personally, I am eagerly searching for avenues lend ing to an honourable peace that would give India the freedom she desires, and to which she is en-
titled,!'
Gandhi declares: Even for creating an atmosphere suitable for a calm discussion the release of all Congress party prisoners, the with Ruany, Jan. 31.
drawal of repressive ordinances and The British Trade Mission to Egypt, consisting of Sir Arthur the restoration of confiscated pro- Balfour, Sir Alan Henderson, Mr.perty are absolutely essential,"
W. R, Binir, Director of Co-opera- tive Wholesale Society, Limited, and Mr. Kenneth Lee, left London
JAPANESE CONSULATE AT today.
CHENGCHOW.
ALL CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROTESTS,
...
All are recognised authorities on industrial questions and have served on various Government Committees dealing with trade and industry.
The Mission is due to arrive at Port Said on February 11, and will (Wah Ti Yat Pao.):
study the conditions of Anglo- SHANGHAI, Feb. 1.Egyptian trade with a view to The All-China Chamber of Com-stimulating mutual trade, which is mere potitioned the Legislative already of considerable proportions. Yuan of the Nanking Government
ment's moposal to establish Consulate at Chengchow, Honan, on the ground that it would be an "economic encroachment in the pro- vince, thereby endangering China's industrial development. ...The Legislative Yunn has referred this matter) to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Industry and Commerco.
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN
FRENCH CABINET.
[TÍMOUGH REUTER'S MOENCY.]
PARIS, Jan. 31. The Chamber to-day passed a voto of confidence in the Laval Cabinet by 312 votes to 258,
PRINCESS BEATRICE
IMPROVING:
(TRROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Jan. 30.
A hulletin states that as a result of last night's rest and a quiet day Princess Beatrice has gained a little strength.
J
Rousca Private Life. There was a keen struggle between
William E. B. Dickens, works prosecuting and defending counsel manager to a Northampton firm of as to the admission of the evidence motor engineers, gave evidence of of a woman by whom Rouse had inspecting the debris of the motor had two illegitmate children.
He said that he removed the top of the gear-box and found that the second gear was engaged.
Anawering Mr. Finnemore, for the defence, Dickens said that it
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possible in the dark to get into second gear thinking it was the reverse gear,
Mr. Finnemore, argued that the ovidence which she would give was inadmissible. Ho contended that
the aviator has decided to continue his flight, "
Ho intends to take-off in a few days' lime, flying to Canton, ne- cording his original plan. „
Foocnow, Jan. 30. Mr. Brophy has decided that tia aeroplane cannot be repaired owing
to lack of facilities.
Therefore the aeroplane will be went to Shanghai,
Mr. Brophy will leave for Hong Kong by steamer on Sunday.
GERMAN FLYING "ACE" KILLED,
PARACHUTE FAILS TO
OPERATE..
(TAROVON REUTEN'S AGENCY:]
BERLIN, Jan. 31.
Gunther
The German airman Pluschow was killed in an aero- plane crash whilst making films above Lake Rico, Cordilleras, Mexico.
He was well-known during the War as "the airman of Tsingtao," from which he escaped aerially when the fortress surrendered,
it was a perfectly general funda-Subsequently he was captured and mental rule that the only evidence interned in Britain, when again which could be submitted to the he made a daring escape to Ger- Court in support of any charge, many.
LATER.
EUROPE-AMERICA FLIGHT.
Expert's Investigation. Colonel Cuthbert Buckle, fire as be it light or serious, was evidence Plúschow, with his mechanic, sessor, of Walbrook, E.C., said that of facts relevant to that charge. Fattempted to escape by means of he had had experience of 10,000 He continued: "I take it from parachutes, which failed to open fires, and had investigated many cases of the burning of motor vehic what Mr. Paling says in his open- les. When he was called to inspecting, that this young woman is to the scene of the Northampton submit evidence to the purpose that tragedy he saw a dark patch on
this man's home and domestic life the rondway. Then he went to view the remains of the car at the were not what they should be. How Northampton police headquarters that on any principle can be evid the exhaust system. He found the ence against Rouse on this charge exhaust manifold slightly loose, I do not know. and one exhaust port showed sign this girl can say bearing upon a
charge of murder."
and looked for defective joints in
of "blowing.
Mr. Paling. Would that be a possible cause of fire if the engines were running-Yes, if there was leakage of petrol.
I cannot see what
FLYING-BOAT DORNIER DO-X LEAVES LISBON.
(THROUGH REUTH'S AGENCY.]-
LISBON, Jan. 31. Restored after a fire on board on
November 20, the German flying left for boat Dorniar DO-X Madeira this morning.
Italy's Chief of Staff on Board. LATEN. The passengers include the Chief and two German journalists. dence on board is destined for Madeira, the Canaries, and South America..
A certain amount of corresp>•
"I say frankly it may make it more difficult for a tribunal to deal He added that there was no sign with this caso with absolute impar at sticking in the valve and nothing tiality. Mr. Paling has suggested appeared to be wrong in the ign-in his opening that House has liv tion system. The offsido front tire was not burned and was still hold-ed a somewhat irregular life, and ing air at a pressure of 231b, to the wished to end it all by the extrava-af Staff, Rear-Admiral Coutinho, square inch. The other front tire gat method of picking up a man was badly burned, and the two perfectly unknown to him, murder- rear tires were completely destroying him in cold blood, disposing of ed. It was most unusual to find the body by burning, hoping in the tires so completoly burned in office, as Mr. Paling suggested, that it would be mistaken for his
'Puento' Luz (Las Palmas), a roadside fire.
own,
The whole of the evidenes The DOX arrived at 2 p.m. to is absolutely the opposite. day. He called to two youths;
[The giant German flying boat, took 8 ride an a
lorry Dornier DO-X is bound for Ameri he
Th Atlantic within a very short distance from ca by easy stages. where this fire netually occurred flight will be made via the Azores and with the war blazing at the and Bermuda. A vessel is to be time; he went to London, and then in waiting between the two groups Hoof islands with fuel for the DO-X. did not attempt to vanish. made a journey in broad day. Besides her crow, the carries 13 passengers, including Lady Drum- own name and currying a suitcase mond Hay.] light in a public vehicle in his boring his initials, and went to a place near Nowport, where he was perfectly well known, in his own
The witness gave a detailed de- scription of the damage which he found had been done to the one. At the tank end of the petrol pipe the union was so loose that he could easily move the petrol pipe, Mr. Paling-Would it have been possible to have run the car with the loose potrol union-No. Be cause there would have been a puu- dle of petrol round the driver's seat and the smell would be notic
ed..
The eircumstances indicated, the witness continued, that there had been heavy fire under the car, but there had been no fire under the engine sump. He inspected the petrol can (which was produced). The handle was off and the brass threaded ring of the aller cap, was also missing.
Mr. Paling-Did you form..any opinion as to what had happened to that can Yes, that the can had been on fire with some petrol in it. Would it be necessary for the can to be filled with petrol-No. 4
Mr. Paling asked the witness if, assuming that the car had stopped by the road with the engine stop ped, he found any evidence that the fire had been caused accident- ally,
name.
No doubt there have boen things in this man's married life which do not redound to his credit, But that is not a matter for this Court on this charge.
Mr. Paling, in reply, said that there was a logical motive which had been borne out to a certain extent by the evidence already given, and which would be further. borne out to a certain extent, by the ovidence which would be given by Miss Tucker and other witnessCE.
When I opened," Mr. Paling continued, "I mentioned the lies Rouse told to Brown and Bailey, lica be told to the lorry driver, lice he told to all those people in Wales the story that the burnt out car was not his car and that his car had been stolen. Why did
The witness--None" whatever. Where did you find that there had been any exceptional volume of fire 1-Inside the body under the dash where the drivor's and pasho tell all those stories! For the senger's seats would go, and under the whole of the body of the car
Mr. Finnemore (cross-examin ing) You would not find evidence in the state this car was Dg to how it happened it would only be Thena was evidence, he added, of theory-I must leave that to you. leakage of petrol, but no evidence to show how it ignited.
simple reason that he wished to conceal the fact that the car which was, burnt out was his. Why did he wish to make out that case when the number plate was on it. The suggestion is that something went wrong was that when House got out wrong. bad the thing that went of the hedge he suddenly discover ed those two young mon going home. That upeet his plans com- pletely."
Your theory would be that the [BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
fire started inside the body of the
Mias Nellie Tucker, a domestic RUGBY, Jan. 30. car, or at least not in the engine? bulletin issued this morningIt was not caused by the engine servant of Hendon Way, Hendon, LIN KRanipetere Palace says that if the onging had been stopped wood study that had Princess Beatrice has had to go to agreed that the finestarien Rouse wearly fixe... For restful night.
in the petrol tink the blaze would bo immediate,
RUGBY, Jan. 31.
A bulletin issued from Kensing- ton Palace, this morning states "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice has had a comfortable night, and there has been further gain of strength,”'
If you had a fire in a small en- closed car, the chances of getting out are very smallt If the fire started with the petrol it would be all over the car at once.
(Continued on next Column.)
WILD
and she had is child, of whom he the father, on May 2, 1928. Ho contributed towards its main tenance, but no regularly. She gave. birth to another child on October 29 this year at the City of London Materity Hospital. Rouss was also the father,
Jan. 31.
THE NEW
SPALDING
MULTIDOT
chester,
the declared :-" Upon supremo question of India, which is no ordinary question of politics, but involves the life of the British Empire, we ought to stand up for what we believe, and face the con- sequences, whatever they may be."
Gandhi's New Deflancs, Referring to Gandhi's release, he remarked:-"It did not take him long to launch a new defiance at the Government of India."
He expressed the opinion that the British ought to make vory. elear their intention to remain offective rulera of India in every essential for a very long, indefinite period..
SCHNEIDER TROPHY
CONTEST.
WIDOW SAVES BRITISH PRESTIGE.
(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
RUGBY, Jan. 30, Lady Houston, widow of the, mil- lionaire shipowner, has offered to guarantee a sum of £100,000, which the Prime Minister considers neces sary to defray expenses in conner- tion with promoting the British entry to defend the Schneider Trophy in the contest to be held in British waters in the autumn.
The Government announced yes. terday that the Royal Air Force personnel and machines would be made available if the necessary funds were raised from private urces, and to-day Air Chief Mar- shal Sir John Salmond presided
over a conference At which the Admiralty and other, Government departments concerned and the Royal Aero Club were represented to consider the steps to be taken in connection with the race.
Britain has the following high speed aircraft available:-Gloster" Four of the type used at Venice in 1027; two Supermarine Napier S5, of which one was the winner of the Venice race; two Gloster Napier Seaplanes; two Supermarine Rolls Royce S0, one of which was the winner of the 1990 race.
new
It is understood that a Supermarine So will be built and two existing 80 machines will be modified for the race.
Three pilots engaged in high speed research work at Felixstore are available and will probably serve as the nucleus of the team to participate in the race.
LASTS TILL ITS LOST,
KRO-FLITE
GO
BALL
CAUSES A SENSATION "THE ADVANTAGES. OF THE MULTIDOT
EASIER TO HIT because the dols Indicala more accurately. the part of the ball, which should be struck.
EASIER TO FIND because Eve dols are brightly contrasted with, the ball and surroundings" EASIER TO IDENTIFY because lis the only ball with the scientifically placaIRI KITEL ** **
JLTIDOT OR PLAIN HARKING.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. (Beifah} Lid." Export Dept .78, Cheapsida, London, EGB