PARIS SHOOTING DRAMA.
PARDON OF LADY OWEN APPLIED FOR.
[TUROVON REUTER'S AGENCY,]
PAR18, May 21. Jady Owen's Counsel has applied for her pardon, or the least, the remision of the remainder of her sentence and bor immediate release. The final decision will rest with the new President.
OPERATION ON DUKE OF CONNAUGHT."
CONFINED TO HOUSE FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
[THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON,, May 21.
It is offeially announced that the Duke of Connaught will be confined to his house for a few days after the removal of the polypus from his nose. It is stated that the opera
A BISABO dated May 18 stated:tion was of a very minor nature.
Lady (Edmve) Owen, who wan den-
The Duke of Connaught's general
tenced at the Versailles Assize, Court health is excellent.
to five years' reclusion on a charger
of shooting with intent to kill the
wife of Dr. Gastaud, has with-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1931.
MARKET.
WORLD'S GREATEST
S'HAI MUNICIPAL : COUNCIL.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO
CHINA MUST REMAIN ON SILVER BASIS.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]
CHINESE.
(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.]
New Yon May 21.
SHANGHAI, May 21. The Municipal Council Ens ap- "International co-operation to
pointed Mr. John C. H. W, aid China to establish her trade formerly the presiding judge, now with a silver standard is impera-defunct, of the Provisional Court, as its advisor. At the same time tive," declared Sir Arthur Salter on his arrival at San Francisco assistant accretary to the Council. appointing Mr. Ho Teh Kuei as
from the Far East. ffe anid that economically China was trying to erente industrial independence.
Whoever aided in finding a solu tion of China's financial problems of the greatest markets of the world.
drawn her appeal against the son- CONTROL OF THE MIDDLE would open one
Innoc.
The sentence comes into force nutomatically.
Lady Owen is a Frenchwoman and was formerly an actress.
Reclusion entails civic degrad tion, numerous legal disabilities and regulations, while severe strict silence in enforced.
Lady Owen's name was mentioned
its connection'. with the exploits
of Francis Lorang, the managing.
EAST.
STILL ENGAGING ATTENTION
OF GOVERNMENT.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Ruapy, May 20. Lord Trenchard, in the House of
director of the Bluebird Petrol Lords this evening, asked a ques Company, who was convicted in London for misappropriation of funds.
It was stated that Lady Owen had been left a fortune running into millions by Sir Charles Owen, and that Larang had played the lending part in the dissipation of
her money.
ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE.
TO OPEN FIRST WEEK, IN, SEPTEMBER."
(THROUGH NEUTEL'B AUENCY.]
STA, May 20. The next meeting of the Federal Structure Committee will be held in London on June 29.
tion on the unification of control and policy in Middle East.
.
He referred to the area situated between Aden and the Persian Gulf, which was being dealt with by three Governments the Governments of India, Bombay and at Home. With the development of aerial and other transport this desert area was going to be programmively opened up and, in the interests of efficiency and economy should, he thought, be unified under e department in one place,
Lords Plumer, Lloyd, Lamington and Stonehaven supported his re- тловек.
Lord Pasdek, replying for the Government, said that the subject was still engaging the attention of the Government, There was a great: deal to be said for avoiding multiplicity of control, but it was hot possible in the present circum- stances for one Government depart.
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NATIVE CUSTOMS TO BE ABOLISHED.
1.-G. ORDENED TO WIND UP
STATIONS.
Nanking, May 14-All Native Customs within a 50 7 radius of any open part throughout the country will be definitely abolished on June 1,
In ณ. order issued to the Inspector-General of Customs, the Ministry of Finance instructs that affairs must be wound up by the Nation Customs not Inter than the end of the curient month. As from June 1, collection of Native Cus- toms duties must be suspended,
It is anticipated that the increase in revenue, from the new Export Tariff will be sufficient to meet the present
loss resulting from the abolition.
With the abolition of the Native Customs will thus go another ob- strele to the free development of trade and industry in China.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
TRADITION.
The plenary session of the Roundment to deal with the different HISTORIC OLD CEREMONY AT
Table Conference will Atart អរ London during the first week in September.
countries in the area.
The difficulties arose mainly from the nature of the problems and not from the multiplirity of authorities. He suggested that there equld be
CHILDREN ABLE TO BUY nothing better than the present
POISON.
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co-ordination of three fighting ser vices in Committee of the three Chiefs of staffs under the Commit- tee of Imperial Defenze. All ques IF THEY ARE TALL ENOUGH tions of policy in the Middle East were dealt with, not by this or that Government Department, but by His Majesty's Government as. whole.
TO REACH MACHINE.
automatic
A King's Bench Divisional Court, consisting of Justices Talbot and Finlay, expressed sympathy with the effort of the Pharmaceutical Society to stop the sale of drugs and
from ровотов machines outside chemists' shops,
The Court reversed a› judginent in favour of the society, Mr. Justice Talbot stating that the society could achieve its, aim only by pró- moting fresh legislation,
The society obtained from Judge Crawford at Wood Green County Court decision that Mr. H. R. Watkinson, chemist, of Lordship Lane, N., had contravened the Poisons and Pharmacy Act, 1908, by selling sticking pinster and a disinfectant from 13 automatic machine outside his shop. He was fined £5.
题
After Lord Trenchard had web romed the statement that the
Government did not intend to nart with the control of these territories the debate ended.
OIL FROM COAL.
BRITAIN MUST POSSESS INDEPENDENT SUPPLY,
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Ruany, May 20.
In a maiden speech in the House of Lords to-night, Lord Mr. Justice Talbot snid the case Rutherford, the famous scientist, was a friendly test, and there was
recounted the experiments being no reflection on Mr. Watkinson.
conducted here for the production The fing would not be imposed by various processes of oil from At the same time, it was startling coal. He emphasised the desir to find that any child who was tall ability of Britain possessing an in enough could get poison from an dependent oil supply and this could automatic machine. The Pharma-alone be procured through coal. ceutical Society received leave to appeal.
Natural oil at present was being
sold at such a low price that jits production from coal could not bẹ effected at the equivalent cost, but CHILDLESS HOMES BLAMED. in future prices might rise and the
EMPTY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
situation change. Experiments had, however, shown that it was scienti- fically possible to provide the bulk of the British oil supply from avail able coal. He strongly urged the The Rov, F. J. Walkey, of Nor-value of continuing research on the thampton, discussing "The Church subject.. and Youth, at an assembly of the Baptist Union, said that the de- eline in their. Sunday schools in the last thirty years was because só many Baptist people deliberately decided to be childless, and becauso the children tho church had were taken from them by a rival re- igious body for Confirmation,
If the Anglican Church could RESTRICTION OF OUTPUT
THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY.
TO END.
{THROUGH DEUTER'S AGENCY.),
WESTMINSTER,
London, April 23.-A Yeoman of the King's Bodyguard, resplendent in Tudos uniform of scarlet and white, bore aloft a great golden dish piled with purses, of red and white in the nave of Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday. By Almoner, the Dean of Wells, begirt his aide walked the King's High
with n ayabolic towel over his sur- plice.
In the tiny money bags, with their long strings, were the small pieces of the value of one penny, est coins minted in England, silver
two-pence, three-pence, and four nence. I was the most ancient ceremony of the distribution of the Royal Maundy, which for 150 years has taken place on the Thursday Iefore Easter, The "pennies" are
prized by Arnericans and other col feeters, who pay Is. 3d. each for
them.
Maundy inoney 15 distributed each year on behalf of the King to ne many Aged people of ench sex as there are years in the King's age; and ench receives, as many pence as there are years-this genr
00.
The Old Tradition, Traditionally the name "Maundy" is derived from the dies mandali,” the day on which our Lord wash- od His Disciples feet-and the Lord High Almonor and his 18- sistant wear eremonial towels over
their shoulder to recall this.
Besides the "Maundy" each at the old pensioners receives annual a money gift in lieu of the one time gift of Royal clothing, 361. to each woman and 455, to each
DEA
In Roman Catholic churches throughout the world, the core mony of washing the feet took place, as has been done since the
fourth century.
Cardinal Bourne at Westminster Cathedral performed the symbolic net of washing the feet of twelve boys,
NEW GERMAN LINERS.
FOUR 10,000 TON SHIPS TO BE BUILT.
This is the first time that Chinese have been appointed to responsible positions in the Municipal Adminis tration.
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CHINA MERCHANTS' STEAM NAVIGATION COI'S AFFAIRS.
WHY WERE BRITISHERS. DISMISSED?
(THROUGH BEUTEL'S AGENCY.}
MR. SUN FO JOINS MILITARY LEADERS'
REBELS?
LEAVES FOR CANTON BY ASAMA MARU.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
MANIFESTO.
PERMANENT PEACE IN
1
CHINA?
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
Shanghai, May 21.
CANTON, May 21, Mr. Si Fo accompanied by Mr. Eugene Chen left for Hong Kong tung and Kwangai are about to The military lenders of Kwang-
to-day by them,v, Asaina Maru. issue a joint manifesto to the gen. Reliable, circles declare that they eral public throughout China to are proceeding to Canton in order make known their determination to to openly join the rebel movement overthrow Marshal Chiang Kai there.
Shek and the Nanking (lovernmont. It is also an effort op their part to show the public, outside the two Kwangs, that they are unce again united in a fight for the same end. The document, the first of the kind
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
BANK.
TO ASSIST FARMERS IN CEN.to be issued jointly, is being draft. ed and will be broadcast in the course of the next day or two.
TIRAL AND SE. EUROPE.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.)
This joint manifesto of the Can- ton-Kwangsi coalition is divided into four parts, Part one deals with guilts and iniquities of Chiang Kai Shek; part two sets forth thể meaning and significance of the GENEVA, May 20. “
Canton revolt; part three describes LONDON, May 20. The Commission of the Europead why Chiang Kai Shek must be
the House of Commons to-day to
Asked by Mr. A. M. Samuel in Union has approved of the creation overthrown and part four is a request His Majesty's Minister in
of an International Agricultural plea to the people of China to rise up and take an active part in the China to ascertain the reasons Credit Bank to assist farmers of movement destined to bring en- why certain British employees of central and south-eastern Europe,lightenment and permanent peace the China Merchants' Steam Navi- but Mr. Henderson demurred wish to the country. antion Company were dismissed
It is learned that the Military when the Company was taken over by the Chinees National Govern- Government. mant, Dr. Hugh Dalton emphasised that Sir Miles Lampson had taken a close interest in the affairs of the Company since its reorganisation in 1028 and had made representations from time to time on behalf of cer- tain of its British ax-employees.
Dr. Dalton promised to request Sir Miles Lampson to enquire into the case of one ex-employee who bad not yet received the salary due to him in lieu of notice, although the Chinese Judge had decided in his favour, and to take any action he properly could.
GOVERNOR OF MALTA.
WISHES TO RELINQUISH POST,
(BRITIŠE WINELESİ' SERVICE.]
his
RuGur, May 20. The Colonial Ofice announces that General Sir John Du Cao has applied for permission to re- linquish for private reasons, Commander-in-Chief of Malta__ns appointment es Governor and
from June 13 next, and the King has been pleased to necede to his request. Permission has also been accorded him to retire from the Army as from the same date.
Sir John has been Governor and Commander-in-Chief Malia since 1927, prior to which date he had been for three years command- ing the British Army of the Rhine. During the latter part of the War he canmanded the 15th Corps on the Western Front and was after ward British representative with Marshal Foch,
NO MORE "MATES" IN
NAVY.
NEW SCHEME OF PROMOTION.
[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]
Com-
RUGBY, May 20. Replying in the House mons to a question to-day, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. A. V. Alexander, said that the new scheme of promotion had been ap proved by the Board of the Admair- aity as the result of the report of the Committee set up to inquire into the working of the "Mate scheme."
of Mate and promote the selected It was proposed to drop the title candidates from the lower deck to the rank of Acting Sub-Lieutenant and Acting Lieutenant,
LONDON WHEAT
CONFERENCE.
EXPORT QUOTAS TO BE ESTABLISHED.
[Taxovan reuter's adency.]' Berlin. The unexpected" an- onuncement was mado at
s.com- bined general meeting of the Ham burg-America and North Gorman
LONDON, May 20. The Soviet delegation at the Lon Lloyd Companies that the two firms, intend to build four 10,000-ton.com- || don Conference wherein eleven
ing to confer with the British Government, the highest seat of
:
DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE.
MR. HENDERSON ACCEPTS
CHAIRMANSHIP.
(THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
GENEVA, May 21.
Mr. A. Henderson informed the Council of the League that Mr. MacDonald has authorised him to necopt the Presidency of the Dis armament. Conference,
BRITISH CRUISERS FOR S. AMERICA.
CAPT, LAINEPOOL APPOINTED AS COMMODORE.
(DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)
RUGBY, May 20.
authority both in civil as well as in military matters, will be formally inaugurated either next Monday of Tuesday.
CHIANG TO ATTACK CANTON.
HEADQUARTERS OF INVAD- ING FORCE AT AMOY.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, May 21.
It is reported from reliable sources that Marshal Chiang Kai Shek is planning to invade the two Kwangs from three directions. Generals Chien Ta Chun and Fung Tik Tai are leading an army of 30,000 strong, which will land at Amoy, where they will form their base.
Pel and Wang to Confer (Wah Tir Yat Pao.)
CANTON, May 21. General Pei Tsung Hsi, one of the Kwangsi military lenders, who has recently arrived at Canton fróm
The Admiralty annonce that it Kwangsi to confer with the Canton has been decided that two of the lenders on anti-Nanking military cruisers of the American and West plans, proceeded to Hong Kong by Indies Squadron shall form a South train this afternoon to interview American Division to be under a Mr. Wang Ching Wei, the leader Commodore of the Second Close, of the Re-organisationists, or the
These vessels will cruise in South Leftists of the Kuomintang. main division of the squadron aa. American waters and will join the naally for exercises.
It is intended that the new ar raagement shall take effect when H.M.S. Durban arrives in the atation to relieve I.M.S. Despatch probably in September next, and that the Commodore of the Second Class shall fly his brond pennant in the Durban,
Captain Lainepost has selected for the post.
been
MUI TSAI IN HONG KONG.
FURTHER INFORMATION WANTED IN COMMONS.
【THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, May 20. Further questions in regard to the SON OF 18 SEEKS MORE Mui Trai system in Hong Konx
FREEDOM..
MOTHER TERRIFIED BY HIS CONSTANT THREATS.
NAK IDEAL BEVERAMI”
LA COMPLETE FOOD="
OVALTINE
CONCENTRATIO MALT EXTRALI HILK AND BAT
.CRANULES
Nature's
Sweet Restorer
AFTER a hard day's work
or when you return home after a dance or theatre with ragged or excited nerves make it your regular practice do drink a cup of delicious "Ovaltine " just before you retire.
were naked in the House of Com mons to day.
Replying, Dr. Drummond Shiels stated the minimum wages and conditions of employment of mu There is nothing comparable. tai, remarking with regard to the to this easily digested food latter that mui tsai were normally
employ in domestic duties and there beverage for ensuring sound,. A youth of 18, who was described of work in domestic service.
was no statutory limitation of hours natural sleep. It soothes bay hứa former headmaster
worn and excited nerves, Dr. Shiels promised to asked the at Brighton Polica Court on
almost a genius," was bound over Governor whether reports on the rebuilds and restores tho atreatment of mui teni could bo of tissues of the brain' and charge of threatening his mother. tained from Inspectors employed by body, and creates
45
He was Eria Harold Kirkby, of charitable nocieties. New Church-road, Hove, and his mother said that in consequence of her son's persistent threata she went in fear of her life.
After the magistraten had con sidered a report by Dr. G. T. Ecoles, and a long statement submitted by Kirkby, they announced that they had decided to bind, Kirkby over in
AUSTRALIAN FINANCE.
his own recognisance of £10 for six CUT IN CIVIL SERVANTS' SALARIES AND PENSIONS.
months.
Kirkby Can anything be done to make mother put a little less re striction on me in the matters I have mentioned?
It was stated at the last hearing by the boy that he was kept short) of pocket-money and the only thing he had to do with himself was to
bicycle.]
[THROUGH REUTER'S AOENCY.}
MELBOURNE, May 21,
дет
Nature's
vitality and energy for the coming day. "Ovaltine" je nightcap, because it contains no drugs or narcotics, but is composed of the restorative are rebuilding food elements extracted from Nature's Tonic Foods-malt, milk, eggs and cocoa.
The International Commission on bined passenger and cargo ateamore wheat exporting countries are sit walk about the streets or ride his ment expenditure and also in pon.VERHUNT.
BRUSSELS, May 0
keep the young people after Con- firmation, protests would be unne Cessary. They would have chuse to thank God for, a church that could more effectively, hold youth than could their own church. But when they saw after. Confirmation, the young people, careless of any dis.
A twenty per cent, eut in Govern- elpline or authority, crowding the streets and lanes on Sundays, and the Diamond Industry has decided as a necessary counter-mears ting privately, agreed in principle growing up indifferent to all the to abolish as from May 24 the against economic pessimista.
The Clerk That is a matter forsions, wages and salarios is recom to a scheme of the establishmrat of. important things of life, then with limitation, of production enforcad The chairman of the North Cer-an international wheat quota, anys you pa a son to work things out mended among other things, in the perfect courtesy, but with absolute since January 4, owing to Southman Lloyd said that, while there the News Chronicle,
so that your mother can help you, report of the Loan Council Sub- firmness, they said: "Hande offAfricn not coming into line, by was still no indication of a ten- This incans. that Russia would The Mayor (Councillor J. J. Committee. the children, for whom spiritual-reducing working hours fifty per dency towards an improvement, he only export to Britain a fixed quaas Thompson) hope you will do According to the Herald- the tas development wo have laboured all cent which has been applied to believed that the lowest point of the tity of whicat as governed by inter- your best to get on with your port also endorsen Mr. Theodore's
European centres. the years."
crisis had been reached.
mother. J'national agreement.
proposal to tax interest.
TONIC FOOD BEVERAGE
The larger sized tins are more. economical to purchase.
9 A.P.B.2.