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Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDIN 18
No. 21.089
FRENCH POLITICAL
CRISIS.
M. PAINLEVE TO FORM NEW CABINET.
PAD MATA+EXT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1925. B—†A
Paris, Oct. 28,
24
M. Painleve was summoned to
ALLEGED DESERTION,
FRENCH WOMAN SUES HUSBAND.
HOPES OF SETTLEMENT,
M. Loula Maurin, a French re- WINS AND LOSSES.
the Elysee, and told pressmen sident, who was formerly Manager Following the report that the army has retired on a line from the Premiership he would Ho Tin, Ho Por, Wong Lau ferry time to reply. and beyond, where it was strongly
.י.
OUR SHANGHAI LETTER
Military Bribe Story The
Judicial Inquiry.
PERJURY CHARGE.
SEQUEL TO GAMBLING RAID.
SINGLE: COPY 10 VANTA
IM PER ANNUM,,
Packards
CESAREWITCH RESULT.
YEAR'S LAST CLASSIC FLAT RACE..
The
London, Oct. 23: Cesarewitch resulted
Masked Marvel Pons Asinorum Blue Pete There were 24 runners.
2
.$
HO DRÁGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
SY VAL
WAR CLOUDS.
DIRECT THREAT ON KONGMOON:
POLICE RESERVIST REMANDED.
Developing from a recent case ini (Our Own Correspondents) which a party of young Chinese follow
TROOP MOVEMENTS. Shanghai, Oct. 25. were charged with gambling, but
War clouds are gathering in West For the sixth time within little were discharged when the Magis-
River districts, a report to hand more than a twelvemonth, Shanghai trate held that there was no case
stating that the anti-Red forces left wing of Chan King-ming's afterwards that if he were offered of the Compagnie Optors, was has seen an army of soldiers surge against the men, a charge of per-] neet summoned by his wife, Madame through its main railway terminal, jury was to-day proceeded with
Won under Lu Chun-wing, advancing Leona Maurin, for alleged deser the North Station, this week, and against Leung Yuen-sun, a police Subsequently he said he must tion and neglecting to provide for already half-forgetful of all that reservist, who was the informer by a length; half a length between from On Mun Hu and Ling Shan notes, Shanghai has lapsed back It was stated that a party of
The betting was:-100 to 8 arrived at Lo Ting and joined entrenched, news now comes say-consult his friends before definite-her maintenance, at the Central Such an event in its making con- and principal witness in that case accond and third.
Dou- Magistracy "this morning. Both into its characteristic calm and young Chinese were celebrating
·ing that both the centre and rightly answering President
aparties were present in the Court reverted to its wonted routine, Confucius birthday at the Kam against Masked Marvel; 100 to 8 hands with Chan Cheong boo's when the case came up before which means, of course I aing Restaurant, when, a raid was against Pons, Asinarum; and 100 forées. Both forces are now wings are actively engaging, the mergue's invitation to form
generality may be permitted to pass carried out by the police under the Canton forces, and fighting is be- Cabinet-Reuter. ing reported daily between the opposing forces at different points of the battle front.
Paris, later.
M Painleve has accepted the Premiership. M. Briand remains Foreign Minister-Reuter
"LEFT" CARTEL REUNITES.
terma of a joint policy. on the
Mr. S. B. B. McElderry.
all night.
defendants,
À LUCKY OWNER.
Hu on the Kwangsi frontier, have.
Later, By today's victory, the Ameri
advancing on Shiu Blog through Wàn Fau. It is also reported that the forces under Mok Kwok-wah have left Wuchow, passing through
a remarkable double, the Cesare- witch and the Cambridgeshire, by which it is stated he wins
Yew district. Yet another report fifty states that the anti-Reds are within
--that Shanghai is working direction of Police Sergeant Carey, to 8 against Blue Pete. Mr. W. B. Hind, who represented feverishly all day long, and, with who had received his information the complainant, agreed with his just as much earnestness, is dancing from Leung Yuen-sun. When the Exchange rates have evidence was being heard, certain Worship that that was a type of stopped cavorting; business le facts were disclosed which led the On the 23rd instant, it is report-
case which was much better set-moving and, in short, life again in Magistrate to summarily dismiss can oil magnate, Mr. Macomber, Do Sing, Tek Hing and Yust Singe ed that Chan's forces advanced in
Paris, Oct, 28.tled out of Court. He thought it the port is normal and tranquil.the case before the whole of the who has more horses in training and have taken up positions in the The shift from one Chinese evidence had been heard through, than any other owner, completes vicinity of Lok Boo Hu, in the Kai two directlens from Taze Kam-
Following separate meetings this possible that a settlement might regime, to another was accomplish-his Worship remarking that the case one in the direction of Loong Wor
morning, the Left cartel, compris
be reached by the parties withouted with remarkable speed, without should not have been brought up and the other in the direction of ing Radical Socialists, Gauch
bloodshed or disorder and, so far as at all. Mr. M. K. Lo, who was then Lam Tong. In the latter area, a Radicals, Republican Sociallats and having it heard in the Court.
Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, for the the foreign populations are con- appearing for the gevere engagement took place, Sociallats, patched up their dif
tion. Within the space of twenty: malicious prosecution and sagter og 10 turo of the ran the movements of troops on both
teresting feature of the race is It which resulted, it is stated, in the ferences, and agreed to the general defendant, made an application cerned, without a trace of commo-referred to what he described as "a thousand sterling, having made a 20 miles of Shiu Hing, and, owing to defeat of the Canton Army with basis of the cartel's programme that the proceedings be allowed four hours, the Fengtien regime, gested that what led the police was won by & French-bred horse, sides, native craft plying between arms and at the last election, namely M. to take place in chamber should which ruled the district for a year. reservist to bring about the prosecu- trained in England, owned by an Shiu Hing, Sinan and Sing Do have whered away and evaporated. And tion was failure on his part to American, and ridden by a seven- stopped running, whilst the ferry heavy losses in men,
Herriot's policy. It is noteworthy this expectation be not realised.
while this was happening, the obtain a loan from one of the de-
teen-year-old Australian-Reuter, Mr. Forrest then In-
boats in connection with the Sam ammunition. The Canton Army,
as regards finance that the cartel
Stating that he hoped a settle- Chekiang cohorts appeared out of fendants.
shui Rallway have also suspended retreating in the direction of Sam resolved to favour à tax on acquired
temporarily. Dor Chook and Pingshan, was re-wealth for the purpose of obtainment might be reached before that the south-west, moved in, and took structed that Leung Yuen-sun be Inforced by two regiments of the ing necessary funds, the Socialista time, his Worship formally re- possession. The very celerity and placed under-custody for a charge acquiescing in this compromise manded the summons until Novem- precision with which all this was to be brought against him under Cadet Corps from Poi Sum, and re-formula, which does not specify ber 4th, at 11 o'clock.
accomplished gives some basis to the Magistrates Ordinance, that a tale the Chinese tel over their dealing with the offence of perjury. engaged the pursuing forees. In their panicen.
cups in the tea houses Shanghai, Mak Woon, one of the acquitted this tussle, which lasted medy Reuter.
so runs the gossip, was said Tur six defendants in the gambling charge, was the first material witness million dollars cashewadi-called this morning. The Magie hours, Chan's forces were tually routed and retreated back to Teze Kum.
even-
On the same day, according to another report, two desperate af tempts were made by the Canton Army to capture Ho Yuen, with no dediRive
report results. The further states that fighting is tak
a capital levy.
THE END OF WEMBLEY.
EMPIRE COMMISSIONERS'
FAREWELL,
London, Oct. 28. The Duke of York presided at
PARTNERSHIP ISSUE.
TIMBER MERCHANTS. - CLAIM.
effect.
J
LOCARNO PACT:
GERMAN OPPOSITION
GROWING.
In view of these developments, the Canton Army is rushing up re- inforcements from the Hunanese and Yunnanese units stationed th Berlin, Oct. 28..
the North River sector, whilst a A communique of the governing party of the Socialist Party states Yunnanese detachment stationed in that the party will not voto on the the vicinity of Fatshan has also Locarno Bill In the prosent received orders to proceed to Shiu
It is unable taj Reichstag, as aquit the
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The change u cal extremist elomente of the vast trate pointed out to witness that in Chinese community with electrical this other case which was recently
The monitors of mischief heard before him Mr. M. K. Lo sug and the promoters of discord saw gested to the Court that defendant The question of partnership was themselves magically freed of the had unsuccessfully attempted/to
German Nationa Hing and to take up positions on ralsed in a case which was heard harsh curb that had been put upon obtain some money from witness, in the Summary Court this them by the Fengtien commander and his Worship asked witness if lists of responsibility in voting the upper reach of the West River. A report says that the most morning, before Mr. Justice Wood. of the district who closed their this was so.
Witness, replying in the affirma-for ratification of the security pact. The Wing Tai Chan firm, 60 headquarters, forbade their assent-
the dissolution of the Reichstag, claimed $749.95, being the balance leaders. ing place all along the lines of farewell dinner given by the Empire Belchers Street, timber merchants, blages, and made fugitives of their tive, said that was on the night of The Socialists therefore demand serious threat is on Kongmoon from
These elements took the 4th October, in the Hongkong Köon Yum Kwok, Poo Chiu and Exhibition Commissioners for the due for goods sold and delivered, heart, and the voice of the agitator Restaurant at West Point: where although they consider that the the southern section of the West Hul Loong, and a decisive battle is Dominions, and Colonies to the from the Kui Wo firm, building again, was raised. Foreign ad- witness was present together with Locarno agreements are a pro- River sector, by combined forces. momentarily expected in this Exhibition Board and administra-contractors, and Wo Ki-wan, aministrative officials saw the possi- anumberof friends. The defendant tive staff. Mr. Rawlings (Aus-partner, of 22 Graham Street. Mr. bility of grave danger in the situa- asked for a loan of $10, stating that locality.
tralia), proposing the toast of the C. A. S. Russ, appeared for
thelon and major industrial interests he was out of employment. This was refused by witness, who, the frankly were
concerned. One It was reported yesterday that Board of the Empire Exhibition, plaintiffs, and MF. L. S. Turner
didn't know at that time just what following night, received a note the Canton Army had captured said he hoped the Imperial Govern- defended.
Mr. Justice Wood asked Mr. course the newcomers from Hang- through a messenger from the de- fendant warring the party against Kan Tze: Advancing from this ment might be induced to main- point for about 10 miles, Loon tain the ownership of Wembley and Russ If he was going to prove the chow would follow in taking over gambling in the restaurant. L
again show the world what the partnership, and Mr. Russ, reply-
Others of the party followed the ing in the affirmative, said that
Then Yen Taung-yang, the Che- Empire meant.
The Duke of York on behalf of was the only point in the dispute. klang officer who had been made first witness into the witness box. all sections of the Empire at The manager of the plaintiff commander of the Shanghai dis- They testified to the interview be- Wembley presented a silver bowl to firm, said he had had dealingstrict, issued orders to his constabu-tween the defendant and the first way from Loong Kong to Wai Loy. Lord Stevenson and a silver tray with the defendant firm for about lary. He told his men to see to it witness, stating that when the two to Sir Travers Clarks, the Chief a year, One day, the man with that labour unions' headquarters separated they did not appear to Chan Administrator.-Reuter.
Kong also fell into their hands on the game day.
A report now cones that all the
the Canton Army encountered strong opposition from King-ming's forces, and fought a severe battle with the result that Chan's forces had to evacuate Wai Loy and retreat to Leung Ying market, in the direction of Chao Yeung.
RICKSHA ÅÇCIDENT.
CARELESS COOLIE FINED.
- A charge of pulling his vehicle
Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magis tracy this morning.
A
LEAGUE VICTORY.
GREECE AND BULGARIA ACCEPT TERMS.
SEAMEN'S STRIKE.
control..
tion-Reuter.
nounced success for their own under the command of Soo Ting-
to indicato
Reichstag yau, numbering over 12,000 strong, policy. This seems that there will be no majority for the pact, and a gene since they have already captured ral election will be the only solu- the city of Yan Ping, which means. that a direct attack on 'Kongmoon is threatened. It is believed to be оред only a matter of days before warfare will be started in the So Yap districts, as all träffle by water is already suspended. ·
LOCAL BOXING,
BUX WANTS TO MEET CARTLIDGE.
"Iron" Bux, the well-known be pleased with the outcome.
Defendant said that he was not boxer, is anxious to meet Jim in the restaurant on the night In Cartlidge in a contest over any question; and he was allowed a number of rounds. His willing- remand to afford him an epness to meet the naval boxer is portunity of looking up his own intimated in the following letter which he has addressed to thel Telegraph.
f
witnesses,
The hearing was adjourned until to-morrow.
CANTON OVERTURES.
MERCHANTS SEEK DISCUSSION,
There has been a desire for
Doar Sir, I understand that Jim Cartlidge has signified, his intention of fighting anything some time past on the part of the to have on two legs." I am desirous of merchants of Canton""' accommodating him over any dis
tance praferably in three-minuto Parley with the merchants of atriko settlement, and, through thế rounds, and will put up a side het Hongkong on the matter of a if necessary.
Trusting to hear from Mood offices of several Chinese
IRON BUX. Cartlidge soon. Yours etc., Hongkong, Oct. 28th, 1925,
HOME FOOTBALL.
merchants here, contact has now been established between the parties
whom he dealt for the defendant should continue to remain closed firm asked for credit, and witness
and sealed; He told them also asked him who the owner of the
instantly to disperse all assem firm was. Then, said witness, the
blages of radient elements, and he defendant, Wo Ki-wan, came along, added a sting to this. and told him that he was an as-
"Shoot to kill if they refuse to sistant compradore, in the firm,
It followed then obey," he said. with the result that the defendant firm was allowed credit. Witness that the sun shone down once more added that a certain amount of the Shanghai's commercial world. money due had been paid by the This action, of the new Chekiang Paris, Oct. 28 defendant partner, and the amount commander naturally called forth intimated at last week's final vohement protests. He listened to session of the Inquiry that all the At a meeting of the League claimed was still owing. Council, the Greek and Bulgarian
Mr. Turner said that the de-all these judicially with sympathe evidence was in and, as prations representatives announced their fendants denied that this money tic Interest and he told the protes and arguments of counsel at the
the had been paid.
tants that he appreciated how they Inquiry only remained to be heard, in such a manner as to be dangerous unconditional acceptance of
The defendant partner was felt about it all, adding that heit was thought likely that the hear to the public was brought against Council's decision, and undertook a ricksha coolie, before Mr. E. W. to facilitate the task of the Allied asked to sign his name on a piece wanted to grant eoncessions to ing would reach a conclusion before
military, attaches.-Reuter.
of paper, after which, an architect them. Ile saw the soundness of the end of the month. What proce gave evidence that he had a docu- their contentions, he said, and he dure then is to be followed; ment signed by the defendant had made up his mind to permit whether written ruling or rulings
A party of intermediaries was partner, as a result of doing some the removal of the sonis from the will be returned in China pr
formally introduced to the Hon. work for him. The signatures labour union headquarters-just as whether the findings will be
Mr. Chow Shou-son and the Hon. were compared, but no comment soon as labour unions becamo announced at some future time from
Mr. R. H. Kotewall yesterday, the legalized through action at Peking the several foreign offices of tho was made:
introduction having been arranged Another witness said he had He meant to go even further, he Powers, has not been disclosed.
One outstanding thing about the
by Mr. Ho Kwong. The inter- made a contract with the defen- idded, and he told them that
mediaries wished to enquire whe- dant partner for repairs to a patriotic meetings and gatherings inquiry which may be significant house, and had paid money to him again would be permitted just as was the extremely close C English League, to-day, Bury and ther if a deputation of merchants with regard to that contract.
soon as the Fengtion armies had questioning of witnesses by Justice
Johnson, the American member of Suaderland, playing at Bury drew came down from Canton they Mr. Justice Wood considered that been conquered. F
the Commission, and while his 2-2
would be given a bearing by the
THE RIOT INQUIRY.
In the Third Division (South) merchants of Hongkong, and they the plaintiffs had not proved that the defendant Wo Ki-wan was a While pursuers and pursued were probing of the matter in hand a
of Hongkang were quite prepared. pantner of the firm. He according hicing westward toward Nanking well supplemented by questione Brighton and Norwich played, were assured that the merchants ly gave judgment for the defendant and beyond to the probable battle that were put by Sir Henry, Gollan, drawn game of one goal all,
field at suchowfu-incidentally in many who followed the proceedings A friendly match at Aldershot to discuss trade problems with. the meantime paralyzing all rail-carefully, carried away the impres between the Army and Aston Villa Canton merchants if they cared to expressed that it would be better way traffic out of Shanghai into the slon that a difference of attitude, resulted in a win for the Army make the visit. The opinion was If the delegation were kept a small, DE PINEDO'S PROGRESS. north the august Jurists of the if not a variance of viewpoint, had by five goals to one.—Reuter.
one say, three or four merchanta three Powers, sont. to Shanghat to developed on the bench, While inquire into the May 80 shooting, Justice Suga, the Japanese jurist,
of Commerce. continued to sit in the Town Hall remained a silent listening factor, Mr. U Mante, maator of the representing the Canton Chamber auditorium and hear testimony that it appeared evident than the other B., Confucius, was this morning was given principally by police two members were acting quite in fined $25 at the Marine Court for
pleaded guilty; officials and other: Lambers of the dependently of each other in the anchoring in a cable reserve. He
The charge arose out of an acel gent, in which a young Portaguest lady. Miss Alzira Jarge, was knocked down by the coolle opposite the Kowloon Dispensary in Nathan Road, yesterday afternoon.
Glying evidence, Miss Jorge said that she had alighted from a bus, when the defendant's ricksha collided with her and ran over her. She was however, only slightly in' Jured and had recovered fro the shock.
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Mr. P. T. Farrell, who was in the ricksha, which was proceeding in the direction of the Star Ferry, said the coolie was running faster than the usual spoed and was unable to stop after the bus had passed him and drawn up outside the Kowloon Dispensary He "swerved to the left and mocked the complainant
over
910
His Worship Imposed fine of
MEN RETURN TO SHIPS.
Wellington, Oct. 28, The striking segmen have de- cided to return to their ships
Renter.
ANOTHER DEBT FUNDED.
ESTHONIA'S FOURTEEN
MILLIONS.
:
Washington, Oct. 28. An agreement has been signed by the Treasury funding Eathonia's debt of fourteen million dollars
Router's American Service,
with costs.
ARRIVES AT CALCUTTA.
Calcutta, Oct, 28. Commander de Pinedo has arrived hard from Rangoon
Reuter,
Settlement administration. It was proceedings,
YESTERDAY'S. RESULTS:
London, Oct. 28.
In the First Division of the
It is expected that this Canton delegation will arrive during the course of the next few days.