N.
LAZARUSTM
Hongkong's Only Furo-
pean Optician. Established Forty 'Years.
12, Queen's Road Central.
Branch Offices-Shanghai &
London.
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
BANK LOAN CASE FOREIGNERS EXPELLED
QUESTION OF SCRIP
DELIVERY.
"A BOMBSHELL" The delivery order through which Messrs. G. P. and H. A. Lammert secured possession of
tho
hundred Wharf Co. two
MARCH 18, 1926. 日五月二
RECENT PLOT AGAINST TREASURY
CHANG KAI-SHEK.
"OUNDED 1893
No 31,849
四拜禮--號八十月三英港香 THURSDAY,
SHIP GROUNDS.
BRITISH FIRM'S PREMISES LOOTED.
TWELVE PASSENGERS, LEAP ASHORE.
" FROM PAKHOI.
*RED" ACTIVITY.
News from hand to Pakhof is to the effect that the authorities have ordered the expulsion of "certain
"
SUNNING MISHAP
The 8.8. Sunning, of the Butter- field and Swire fleet, bound for Hongkong, grounded on the Button
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NAVY COMMANDER'S FLIGHT EXPLAINED.
J
COUP WHICH FAILED,
It is now alleged that Com- mander Ow Yang-lum; of the cruiser Ching Shan, thirteen . of.
BILLS
FACILITATING HONGKONG
LOANS
NEW LEGISLATION.
With a view to facilitating the | Grown Agents, on behalf of the Hongkong Government, borrowing | money by the issue of Hongkong
shares, as security for an alleged foreigners living there, and that Rock in the Chusan Archipelag whose officers together with the Treasury bills in London, and the
loan of $37,600 negotiated for the some of them have already left. on Sunday evening, but her master Man Chuen Bank, was the subject instructions have also been given was subsequently able to re-float
that direct communication between her without assistance. Padiol and Hongkong must hence-
forth cease.
on which officials from the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank were examined at great length at this
The residence, business premises morning's "hearing of the bank 'loan case, at the Supreme Court. And godowns of Messrs. G. E. Bell Mr.G. E. Townes, acting thief and Sen have recently been looted
The news came to hand through the 8.8. Kueichow, of that same line, which arrived from Tientsin. and Wethalwei yesterday, and the Captain in his report to the Harbour
crew were recently disarmed in Canton, was involved in a plot
arrests were made..
Hongkong Government borrowing money by the issue of Hongkong
SINGLE | COPY JO VENTS
♫ PER ANNUM
Cont considered BBSEX given the nimosi in trans- sportation valge. By all meand-learn the facto Ask EUBEX ownGTE,
ira. Taka a ride. Nota ith smooth performance, spt surpassed by any car. How simply it handles. Bow luxurious iin riding gass Then think of its price. And consider that two of every three buyele of ESSEX ona come to it from those who formerly owned cars when only appeal. is low ocat. Surely, you cannot be antlified with less than ESSEX offers."
Touring $2000
MORE TROUBLE AT SHEKKI.
CHIEF OF PICKET CORPS ABSCONDS.
THE DRABON MOTOR CAR CO.LTD. WONE NI CHUNEKED,
A HAPJENO VALLEY
$2000
POLICE WORK.
HONGKONG COMPARED WITH AMERICA...
SERIOUS POSITION.
C.SP.'S REPORT.
Strike and boycott pickets at
Hongkong's Captain Superinten Shekki, near Macao, from which dent of Police (the Hon. Mr. E place hundreds of refugees have D. C. Wolfe) who has recently re- turned to the Colony from Home recently arrived in Hongkong, are reported to be causing further Leave, was one of the many dele- gates who attended the 3rd.. In- trouble."
ternational Police Conference, against General Chang Kai-shek, Treasury bills in Hongkong, two The extortions and exactions of and that this circumstance accounts Bills were introduced in the Legis-the plekets have become so serious held in New York in May last. for his disappearance before "the lative Council this afternoon. One of late that the inhabitants have and he has, in response to a re- quest by the Hongkong Telegraph, is to regulate the issue of Hong-sent a big delegation to Canton in Reports state that, following ins kong Treasury Bills in London and order that representations might courteously prepared for publica- tlon a report on that conference,
Wong Mau-kung, certain docu-in Hongkong.
subject. This step has resulted in In explanation of the Bills, it is an order by the Government for the Shanghai Corporation, was call-and merchandise, whilst the ponies formation that it was necessary to ed by the defence, and, in reply belonging to Mr. Bell are now lower & boat to take off twelve ments were discovered which estab-
lished the complicity of the Chung stated that an experiment which to Mr. F. C. Jenkin, spoke of an being used by Chinese military passengers from the Rock and re-Shan's commander in a movers was recently made of issuing Tren- arrest of the chief of the picke
officers. A high-power Indian turn them to the a.s. Sunning.
against Chang Kai-shek, and that sury bills in London on behalf of corps, but before the order could is not proposed to take any im- overdraft incurred by the Man
motor-cycle with side-car, which The only "inference to be drawn but for certain unforeseen delays a Colonial Government proved very be put into effect this man hud
mediate action. radically to alter successful, and the Crown Agents absconded. Chuen Bank to the amount of was left securely locked in a go-is that the passengers took fright
have represented that it is desirable
the procedure in the Hongkong It is stated that the position at Police Force in dealing with $146,326.70 on the date of June down before Mr. Bell left the part.
for several reasons that Colonial 5th-6th, against which certain is now being used in the streets for when the vessel grounded and
Governments generally should have Shekk is regarded by the Canton power to issue such bills. Trea authorities as being very serious, traffic problems, but", the
riminals nor in dealing with Scrip of shares was held by the jo-rides, the tyres having been jumped ashore without troubling torn to ribbons and the cycle used to ascertain whether or not the
sury bills often prove a convenient
exc without tyres of any kind. "
method of obtaining a temporary and that there is some division of
perience gained by insight into steamer was in, any danger.
opinion amongst the officials as to the procedure of other countries. The Crown Agents point out that what steps should be taken to swill be made use of and generally fas a loan is usually required to pay
accountant of the Hongkong and of all personal effects. furniture Office, adds the rather strange in arrest and detention of General the other to regulate such issue be made to the Government on the showing just how far this Colony
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank as 'security.
Mr. Jenkin: Having regard to the state of the Man Chuen Bank's account, Would the scrip for 200 wharves have been delivered on
that delivery order without any part payment in cash or cheque? -No.
Not necessarily by cush ຄ . cheque or full payment into that account before these shares could
Details of the accident are few, but it would appear that" the ..
It will be recalled that Mr. G. E. Bell and his son, who are British subjects, were expelled from Pak hoi some three months ago, being given the option of leaving by the Sunning, which left Hongkong for first steamer or being thrust into Shanghai some ten days ago, was
a Chinese prison. They conse-on the return trip when she struck quently left the port in haste, taking! with them only a few personal bottom., effects,
On the following day, the 8.5. Kuichow picked up a wireless mes. age from the steamer, giving her
The anti-British movement has greatly increased of late,, whilst the anti-Christian agitation is also be vlivered? Yes certainly. intense. Chinese converts are be-position and asking for assistance. Assuming that the Chinese ing threatened with expulsion from The Kucichów immediately made authorised clerk of Messrs. Lam-China if they do not denonce for Button Rock and on arrival, it mert's had produced a signed de-Christian teaching, whilst Chris-
livery order, without any cash or stian churches are being used for would appear; found the Sunning cheque, and had assured you that the purpose of expounding Bolshe-had been re-floated, but that twelve the Man Chuen Bank would later vik doctrines by professional agita of her. Chinese passengers were the same morning make payment tors.
There is no information to hand
into their account, would the scrip A dater report to band states that still stranded on the Rock. have been delivered to bira with Mr. Bell's business premises and- residence are being "nationalised" by the authorities.
out reference to you?--No.
Could it have been done or have been considered without reference to you? No.
THE "LACONIA.".
GOES INTO DRY DOCK.
off.
NORTHERN WAR,
Objection to Peace Move.. Than Chi-jui. Chief Ex- ecutive in Peking, has recent- ly sent a circular telegram to Former Cabinet Ministers suggesting that they assomble for a Peace Conference, but a cable to hand this morning from Shanghai says that Tang Shao-yi objects to any Con- forance headed by Tuan Chi- jui.
It is further stated, in the... same telegram, that a pre- liminary meeting the British Boxer Indemmity Commission was hold yester- day in Shanghai.
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loan.
is likely to be affected by its work and decisions.
Mr. Wolfe makes it clear that it
for works of construction, the press the picket evils.
| adopted when and where possible. execution of which is expected to In connection" with reports of In dealing with the origin take some years to complete, it is divergent views between Canton
far more economical, instead of officials on this and other matters, and work of the Conference, issuing a loan at once for the it is rumoured that Mr. Fu Pirg-Mr. Wolfe states that the main International whole amount, to borrow the money shan, the Commissioner of Foreign object
of the
in instalments as required, at a Affairs and head of the Revenue Police Conference was to continue comparatively low rate of interest. Bureau, has sent in his resignation, the policy initiated by the Com either by obtaining advances but that it is not likely that the missioner of Police, New York,. through the Crown Agents from Government will accept it, owing (Mr. Richard E. Enright) to get other Colonies, or failing fands for to dimeulties in finding suitable the Price Chiefs of the world, or such advances, by the issue of bills, men for high positions. Many of as many of them is possible; tu- and only to issue the loan when the the officials are at present holding gether to interchange ideas on the works are well under way and when from two to as many as seven subject of criminals the world over a more exact estimate of their cost posts, Messrs. Wang Ching-wai, and to get the police forces of the can be framed.
Chan Kung-pok, Kum Nai-kwong world to join hands in the closest
SLOWLY SINKING.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE'S FATHER ILL
cluded; as far as may be practle able, the adoption of uniform methods for dealing with police problems such as a uniform system of traffic signals, an International Telegraphic, Police Code and the like. That the scheme commend. ed itself, to the governments of many countries is shown by the fact that delegates from all over the world, representing 40 nations, attended the 3rd Conference, in
The Bills are therefore introduc-and others occupying at least four possible co-operation for law en big coup might have been brought
ed in order to enable the Govern- each, whilst Mr. T. V. Soong hold forcement and the suppression or
fewer than seven
official criminals. This object also to It appears that the plot was ment to borrow money by the issue no to show whether or not the Sun-planned whilst the cruiser was in of Treasury bills in London should position.
the hands of the Kwong Man Dock occasion arise and to give the Go- ing had lost her boats, but the yard for repairs, but that delays
vernment power to borrow money' by the issue of Treasury bills in master of the Kueichow reportain completing these causeJ a
Hongkong. Both the bills are in Assuming, of which there is no
that one of his ship's boats was hitch in the programme, with the troduced on the suggestion of the
result that the coup, which. lowered and the passengers were planned to take place on an
was Secretary of State. They have evidence-you know Mr. George
arheen adapted from a draft prepar- P. Lammort-assuming that Mr.
returned to the Sunning which then ranged day, could not be put into ed by the Crown Agents in con- George P. Lammert had come in
drew up her anchor and sailed for effect before the authorities be sultation with the legal advisers person to the Bank and had given
Shanghal apparently undamaged, came suspicious of the commander's of the Secretary of State. an assurance that the Man Chuen
In the case of the Bill regulating! Bank would later pay cash or
There was a moderate sea and News of the affair being known the issue of Hongkong Treasurymont) "states that President addition to delegates from all the cheque; would you have parted
Taikoo this morning with a view swell at the time; states the re-by the Governmont reached. Com-bills in London, it is provided that with the cheque ?-No; the
each bill shall be for a sum of Coolidge's octogenarian father is important centres in the United States of America and Canada. It amounts involved were too large. to the examination of her shaft port.
stern tube.
£1,000 or multiple of £1,000; whilst slowly sinking.
is a great step forward in the in the case of the other Bill the
Large gangs of men, equipped matter of International Police ca- Issues. shall be for bills of $10,000- or a multiple thereof. Alt, bills with snow-ploughs,, have been operation if the Heads of the are to be payable at par not later working day and night for the past Police Departments of different countries meet, for they can, then than one year from the date of is-few days to keep the snow-bound not only get to know their fellow
The big round-the-world liner Laconia, now in port with note 600 tourists, went into dry dock at
No
actions.
WIR
were
TAKU INCIDENT.
Mr. Eldon Potter (cross-exam-
further information ining):--You
It has been discovered that there available when enquiries assistant were at that time to Mr. Walker, who is something amiss with the stern made at the offices of Messrs. is now in London. This transac- tube, possibly owing to some of Butterfield and Swire this morning. tion of the delivery of 200 wharves the machinery working loose, but This is the third accident this went through his hands?-It wont it will not be known how long the year to ships of the China Naviga-
work needed to remedy this willtion Company's fleet, through his hands.
Before the crisis, Mr. Townes, take until a thorough examination is it not a fact that bankers were has been made in dry dock. not so strict with the delivery Nothing at all serious is believed of shares as they are now? to be wrong, and it is expected mean before the crisis of June that the big liner will be again out 6th. I think there was a deal of of dock to-night or, at the latest, optimism in 1925.. Before this o-morrow morning.
crisis, is not the fact notorious in the Hongkong share market and to Hongkong business men that
the banks were not so strict with the parting of shares as they are now?--I would not say it was on June 6th.
Well, some previous date. I don't want you to look into the
of the Laconia, due to take place It is not likely that the departure Saturday, will be in any way delayed.
HONGKONG VISITORS.
matter through the spectacles of NEW YORK COMMISSIONER
March 26th or July of 1925. I put it to you that the Banks were not so strict as they are now?———| Perhaps not quite.
OF POLICE.
FAMILY SUIT.
$100,000,000 ESTATE INVOLVED.
sue.
No Foreign Action..
Peking, March 18. The Foreign Office has re-" plied to the Powers' ultima- tum. The reply is consider ed satisfactory, and there: fore the threatened action will not be taken.--Reuter M. FRANCO'S DICTUM.
LEAGUE FIASCO.
New York, March 17.
A message from Plymouth (Ver-
UNIFYING LAWS.
road clear from the railway sta- Police Chiefs but, over and above' tion, for a distance of thirteen exchanging ideas on police matters, miles, to the house where the they can actively settle or discuss President's father is lying and on differences existing between them which the interest of the United which have worked in favour of States le centred. This work is the criminal in the past.
that the being maintained President may reach his father's bedside without delay should the At the earlier Conferences in call come-Reuter's American Ser-1922 and 1923 proceeds Mr. were nice.
Wolfe, these ideas were discuss ed and one concrete result was the adoption of an International Police Code of which any Police force may avall Itself in the course of tracking down criminals who bavo.fed from their own to neigh- bouring or even far distant coun- tries. One of the results of the recent Conference will be the uni fication,
as far as the laws
London, March 17,
Chicago, March 17.
The speeches in the Assembly mander Ow Yang-lumi, with the re- The Courts here have begun the
hroadcast and heard distinctly in hearing of a suit by the Countess ult that he immediately fled. of the League of Nations
Thirteen of the officers and of Suffolk and her three nicces,members of the.
London. crow were, Lady Cynthia Mosley, Lady Alex-
however, enticed to a political andra Metcalf and Baroness Raven- sdale, to oust her brother Mr. meeting in a fort and were arr Joseph Leiter, from the trusteeshiped, some of them later being placed
At Geneva the German delegates listened in their hotel to the
most impressed with the declara speeches in the Assembly and were
CONSTABLE ASSAULTED.
of the estate of the late Mr. Lekin irons. What has since haptions of Sir Austen, Chamberlain
and M. Briand, especially M. Dai- INDIAN WATCHMAN FINED 2. Leiter, pioneer merchant princepened to them is not known..
Up to the present, no successor [of Chicago, which is valued at
Since the recent bomb outrage Mr. R. E. Lindsell's Court. stone hundred million dollars, on the to the commander has been appoint.und's warm expression of friend-
ed, and it is stated that the Govern.Jship for Germany. ground by alleged mismanagement.
"The League must now retrieve at Hunghom, a constable has been With these posted on duty outside the Kow-
the Central
Magistracy, was
of foach country allow
I am putting it from July. It is honoured this morning by a visit Mr. Leiter is, on the contrary, sup-in finding a suitable officer for this its lost position."
ment is experiencing some difficulty notorious not only to "brokers but by the Hon. Mr. Edward Sykes,ported by another sister, Mrs. post, which is regarded as an im-words plus a hope that the work loon City Police Station with of traffic signals, An attempt was "denlings at all?-Perhaps not York Police Department, and two the British Army and her three that the Chung Shan is the flagshin but would progress for the benefit entering the premises without cognized system of finger-prints, so also to those who had any share IIonorary Commissioner of the New Campbell, widow of a Colonel inportant one in view of the fact of the League would not be arrested specific orders to forbid anyone also made to adopt a generally re
quite,
children-Reuter's American
vice.
an
as to facilitate applications for the ladies, Mrs. Cleveland, and Mles
Ser of the fleet.
surrender of fugitive criminals. If There are many of humanity, Baron Ishll closed the permission. There was a falling of optimism Larson.
An Indian watchman who ata universal finger print system Mr. Sykes is abroad in the middle of July,
a distinguished
young and Inexperienced aspirants momentous Session.
M. Franco (Brazil) in the course tempted to enter the station to could be adopted, the coat of cahl- to, the position, and this is said tö never mind what the views of the citizen of New York and
be one of the reasons why the of his opening statement said that visit some friends, was prevented ing descriptions of criminals would Hongkong and Shanghai Bank enthusiastle supporter of police COBHAM HONOURED.
Government hesitates to announce the work of Locarno must find a by the constable, who, at the be materially reduced, but soma were as to whether those shares work. He took a large part in the
the name of the new commander. place within the framework of the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, divergence of opinion existed as to were too high --No.
Can- The first organisation of the Police
It is interesting to note that Lengue, and it was not for the charged the watchman with as-which system should be adopted: time when some doubt was felt Terence at New York, where he met
Commander Ow Yang-lum was League to and a place within Bault.
The arms and drug traffic was also was over the June Settlement, the Hongkong. Captain Superinten-
during Dr. Son's lifetime consider the framework of the pollt! The defendant admitted the discussed and recommendations There was not that falling in dent of Police, the Hon Mr.
ed one
of his most faithful cal constitution of Locarno, charge and pleaded that he was agreed upon which the various optimism.
E. D. C. Wolfe, when the latter Mr. Alan Cobham has been adherents, and that he played an He added that the Council cannot not aware of the police, regula Police, organizations will in due Was it because the June Settle attended the conference. The awarded the Airforce Cross in re-important part in Dr. San's escape refuse to recognise the loyalty of tions,
course bring to the notice of their ment was a heavy one? There party are making a world tour on cognition of his fight from London aboard the orufser, then named the Brazil or the high reasons inspir His Worship imposed a fine of respective Government
(Continued on Foje 7.):
the s.s. Laconia.
to Cape Town and back-Reuter Wing Fung, some years ago, ing her conduct.—Router.
$10.
(Continued on
AWARDED THE AIRFORCE"
CROSS,
London, March 17.